National Night Out Registration Now Open
The Richardson Police Department has opened registration for Richardson’s 2025 National Night Out (NNO), the annual police/community partnership event focused on strengthening crime prevention through neighborhood connections. This year’s celebration will take place...
City of Richardson to Relocate Historic Miss Belle’s House to Huffhines Park
The City of Richardson is preparing to move Miss Belle’s House to a permanent location at Huffhines Park, 200 N. Plano Rd. The two-story Victorian home, originally built between 1886 and 1889, is one of the oldest buildings in Richardson and is a Texas Historic Landmark.
City’s Corporate Challenge Kicks Off
If you’re traveling in the area around Huffhines Park this evening, expect heavier traffic as the annual Richardson Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight. Corporate Challenge is coordinated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and brings together employees of...
Canyon Creek and Terrace Pools Close Sunday
The Canyon Creek and Terrace neighborhood pools will end their summer season this weekend, closing Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Swimming will still be available at the Heights Family Aquatic Center (709 W. Arapaho Rd.) on the following days and times: ...
Share Road Safety Concerns Via City’s “Safer Streets” Survey
The City of Richardson is seeking public input in the development of a citywide Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways. The plan will address safety for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists,...
Buses to Replace DART Red and Orange Line Trains North of Galatyn Station this Weekend
DART rail riders traveling between the Galatyn Park and Parker Road stations should plan for extra travel time this weekend, as shuttle buses will replace trains between those stations beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, through 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. ...
Spring Valley/Abrams Intersection to Become 4-Way Stop for Several Months
The intersection of Spring Valley Road and Abrams Road will temporarily become a 4-way stop due to intersection improvement work scheduled to begin there late next week. The work, which includes realigning Abrams Road approach lanes, updating barrier free ramps and crosswalks and replacing traffic signals, is expected to last 4-5 months. Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area and plan accordingly.
“Sprinkler Systems 201” Free Online Class Tomorrow
In this virtual “Texas Smartscape®” event sponsored by Dallas Water Utilities, learn how to determine your sprinkler system’s optimal run-time by conducting a simple catch can test, and how to operate your controller to cycle and soak to better and more accurately apply water to your home landscape.
Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line Now in Effect
Train horns will now be noticeably quieter along the DART Silver Line in Richardson, as Quiet Zones for the corridor officially went into effect today at noon.
City Council Budget Workshop Held; Tax Rate and Budget Hearings Set for September
The City’s annual two-day Budget Workshop was held this week, providing the City Council an opportunity to hear about departmental needs, proposed projects, projected costs, and to give direction to the City Manager on funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year....